BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to alleviate financial burdens and provide support to its citizens, the Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has unveiled a series of welfare measures. These initiatives include distributing one-time assistance of Rs 1,000 to all ration card holders and offering interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh youths across the state.
ରାଜ୍ୟର ଶିଳ୍ପ ଓ ବାଣିଜ୍ୟ ବ୍ୟବସାୟ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଆସିଥିବା ରୂପାନ୍ତରଣରେ ସାମିଲ ହେବେ ସହରାଞ୍ଚଳ ଓ ଗ୍ରାମାଞ୍ଚଳର ଯୁବଗୋଷ୍ଠୀ। ଏଥିପାଇଁ ରାଜ୍ୟ କ୍ୟାବିନେଟରେ ‘ସ୍ୱୟମ’ ନାମରେ ଏକ ନୂଆ ଯୋଜନାକୁ ଅନୁମୋଦିତ କରାଯାଇଛି। ଏହାଦ୍ୱାରା ରାଜ୍ୟର ବ୍ୟବସାୟିକ ବାତାବରଣ ଆହୁରି ଉଜ୍ଜ୍ୱଳ ହେବ। #OdishaCabinet
ଏଥିରେ ୧୮ ରୁ ୩୫ ବର୍ଷ ବୟସର… pic.twitter.com/TyMM1GvvFO
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) February 12, 2024
The decision, ratified by the cabinet, encompasses a total of 26 proposals aimed at fostering economic stability and empowerment among the people of Odisha. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak outlined the key initiatives approved by the cabinet, highlighting the significance of these measures in addressing the financial challenges faced by the populace.
Among the major announcements is the provision of Rs 1,000 livelihood assistance to 95.90 lakh Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiary families, acknowledging the hardships encountered by these households in procuring essential items amidst rising market prices.
Additionally, the government’s commitment to youth empowerment is evident through the offer of interest-free loans to 2 lakh deserving individuals, paving the way for entrepreneurial ventures and economic self-sufficiency.
These welfare initiatives come ahead of the impending Lok Sabha and assembly elections, reflecting the government’s dedication to addressing the immediate needs of its citizens and ensuring their well-being.
As Odisha embarks on this journey of socio-economic development and inclusive growth, these measures are poised to make a tangible difference in the lives of millions, reinforcing the state’s commitment to fostering prosperity and progress for all.
Comments are closed.